LPN-Medically Fragile/Special Needs 1:1 Student-ASHTABULA-Full time Day Hours

Overview

psi is looking for a Special Needs School Health LPN to support a Medically Fragile Student 1:1 at a Public Intermediate School in Ashtabula. Currently this position is 40 hours a week. Monday through Friday 7:45 am to 3:45 pm. This position would be for the 2022-2023 school year with the opportunity to continue into next year.

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Work/life balance

Paid time off

In hourse referral bonus

Strong Supervisory support for our employees

Health , Prescription, and 401k benefits for employees working over 30 hours a week

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Responsibilities

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SCHOOL HEALTH SPECIAL NEEDS LPN

As the Special Needs School Health LPN, you will assist in providing one on one care to a student who is medically fragile in their classroom and also possibly during their transportation to and from school. You will be providing services to schools that work toward the good health ad wellness of students and improvement of health conditions in general. You independently assess children's health needs in order to obtain the information necessary for medical services and to develop health plans that help meet the functional and health needs of each child served. Friendly and personable, you warmly interact with these children, always serving them with patience and kindness. The children we serve may face a variety of developmental, educational, and health challenges they are working to overcome. You continually assess their needs and administer medical intervention services, first aid services, and administer medication in accordance with school district and psi policies. You will also complete and maintain required documentation of student health records. You will collaborate with educational professionals and promote healthy relationships between community health providers and students, parents, and the community at large. You partner with families to help them navigate any health challenges in the school environment. You use your medical expertise to improve the lives of children in ways that are enjoyable and rewarding!

Special Needs LPN will follow the health care plan established for all students with special needs, including but not limited to trach care, Vent care, tube feeding and catheterization.

Qualifications

Current LPN license through the Ohio Board of Nursing

Experience working with medically fragile children strongly preferred

Must be knowledgeable about communicable disease prevention and medication protocol

Knowledge of HIPAA laws & ability to appropriately handle confidential information

Experience with trach care, vent care, tube feeding, catheterization strongly preferred

Collaborative, constructive team building skills are required

Strong communication and interpersonal skills required

Excellent organizational skills and time management skills

If hired, must obtain a current CPR and First Aide certification, complete a BCI/FBI Background check and be in compliance with Ohio Administrative Code Rule 3301-20-01.

psi is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the philosophy, intent and commitment of psi to adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status or mental or physical disability or any other status protected by law.